"It was a solid effort from beginning to finish," said Wolverine Coach Noel Woodhouse.

Jose Arreguin had an assist, as did Velarde and Carillo.

"It was a total team effort," said Woodhouse. Julian Wier put forth a strong performance at forward. Substitutes Miguel Garcia and Sergio Jacinto played important defensive roles in securing the win.

Willits is known to have a multitude of offensive weapons, but the Wolverines also have shown they are a strong defensive team. In their first seven games of the season, Willits has outscored its opponents 25-6. Three of the games were shutouts.

Goals don't come easy against the Wolverine defense.

The game ball went to Cristian Carrillo. Although his goal helped the Wolverines win the game, Woodhouse says it wasn't just the goal that got him the game ball; it was his strong defensive effort.

Willits (3-0, 6-1) remains undefeated in league and shares first place with Fort Bragg (3-0, 6-2-1). The two teams entered Tuesday's contest against each other with perfect league records, and emerged the same way after a 0-0 tie.

"Each game is a battle," Woodhouse says. "Fort Bragg is very strong and they are league champions many years running."

The Wolverines are taking it one game at a time. They certainly have gotten off to a good start this season, and the momentum is on their side.

"We're happy to be off to a good start," says Woodhouse. "But it's only a start. We have a very tough league schedule ahead. We need to use our practice time wisely and stay focused."